Lunar Calendar for Saturday, July 25, 2026
Moon in Sagittarius · waxing gibbous · lunar day 12
- 85% illuminated
- Element Fire
- Warm day
- 251,977 miles (405,518 km)
A wish to break out of the everyday grows, and many feel a restlessness they cannot explain. Try stepping out of the usual routine.
Waxing gibbous
More than half of the Moon is lit, and the disk fills out night by night toward the full moon. It dominates the late-evening sky. In lunar tradition, the days before a full moon are the peak of the building phase, when projects and preparations come to a head.
Seen from the Northern Hemisphere, the Moon is near the lowest turn of its monthly path across the sky, where it switches from descending to climbing.
Events of the day
- Apogee at —the Moon at its farthest from Earth this orbit, 251,990 miles (405,538 km)
Element of the day
- Element
- Fire
- Day character
- Warm
A warm fire day in Sagittarius is lively; the energy is best spent in motion.
Lunar day 12
The twelfth lunar day favors good deeds and quiet: give, help, and settle the mind.
Lunar days are counted from the new moon: day 1 begins at the new moon, and a cycle has 29 or 30 of them. Tradition gives each day its own character.
Health by lunar tradition
In lunar tradition, extra care goes to the thighs and veins.
Under a waxing Moon, moderate exercise and a massage for the thighs are the traditional care; long hikes and hard climbs can wait.
On Sagittarius days, tradition favors a shorter route and a gentle pace on a bike ride or a hike, and legs raised for a while in the evening.
Break up long sitting more often today; the legs need movement.
Hot July days go easier with plenty of fluids and light meals; wait out the worst heat in the shade. Watch for overheating, especially in children and older adults.
Food by lunar tradition
- Favored today
- Protein and fruit
Sagittarius days belong to protein and fruit. Tradition favors a simple protein at each meal and fresh fruit instead of sweets. If meat tends to sit heavily, legumes and eggs are the lighter route today.
Under a waxing Moon, tradition keeps the protein portions modest.
Before the full moon, tradition holds, food nourishes most: an ideal time to top up minerals and vitamins.
July offers raspberries, currants, blueberries, cucumbers, and zucchini. In the heat, salads, cold soups, and plenty of fluids suit the body.
Reach for seasonal foods that suit the day: summer fruit and light grilled meat.
Tip of the day: notice how you feel after meat; on a protein day the body says clearly how much it can take.
Garden by the moon
- Plant part
- Fruit
July is the peak of the season: cucumbers, zucchini, the first tomatoes, garlic, raspberries, and currants come in. In the freed-up beds, sow summer radishes, lettuce, Chinese cabbage, and spinach for the fall. Late in the month, plant a new strawberry bed.
In the herb-gathering tradition, Sagittarius days are for herbs meant for the veins and circulation.
Tradition calls this the best day to gather ripe fruit and seed, though the fruit is for eating right away.
Sagittarius days are fruit days with a leaning toward seeds: tradition favors sowing and harvesting fruiting crops and collecting seed for next year.
Sow and plant everything that bears above ground.
The waxing Moon favors the parts of plants above ground; now is the time for lettuce, Chinese cabbage, and spinach for the fall.
On fruit days everything that bears fruit asks for attention: strawberries, cucumbers, and zucchini.
The harvest is coming in: cucumbers, zucchini, and the first tomatoes.
Seasonal advice is for the Northern Hemisphere’s temperate zone; south of the equator, swap the seasons. For the best days of the month, see planting by the moon and the lunar hair calendar.
Frequently asked questions
What moon is July 25th?
On July 25, 2026, the Moon was waxing gibbous, 85% lit, in the sign of Sagittarius. It was day 12 of the lunar cycle.
Is July 25, 2026 a full moon?
No. On July 25, 2026, the Moon was waxing gibbous. The nearest full moon after that date was July 29, 2026.
What day is the full moon in July 2026?
The full moon in July 2026 was the Buck Moon on July 29, 2026, at 2:36 PM UTC.
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